JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:DEC - FR0000077919 - Common Stock
15.55 EUR
+0.09 (+0.58%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to DEC. DEC was compared to 66 industry peers in the Media industry. DEC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. DEC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DEC had positive earnings in the past year.
DEC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: DEC reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years DEC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.02%, DEC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC's Return On Equity of 11.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 70.77% of its industry peers.
DEC has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.09%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEC outperforms 56.92% of its industry peers.
DEC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.25%. This is below the industry average of 7.59%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.09%) for DEC is above the 3 year average (4.25%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.71% | ||
| ROIC | 6.09% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
DEC has a Profit Margin of 6.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: DEC outperforms 73.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DEC has remained more or less at the same level.
DEC has a better Operating Margin (11.99%) than 78.46% of its industry peers.
DEC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DEC has a Gross Margin (53.64%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DEC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.5% | ||
| GM | 53.64% |
OM growth 3Y64.41%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-5.96%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DEC is creating some value.
DEC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DEC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DEC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.29, we must say that DEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DEC's Altman-Z score of 1.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 43.08% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DEC is 5.24, which is a neutral value as it means it would take DEC, 5.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DEC (5.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DEC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: DEC underperforms 66.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC5.01%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that DEC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DEC (1.02) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DEC has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DEC's Quick ratio of 0.93 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 56.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for DEC have decreased by -9.48% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.63% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, DEC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.80% in the last year.
DEC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.82% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-19.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.96%
3.2 Future
DEC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.34% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.31% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.57%
EPS Next 2Y9.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.52%
Revenue Next 2Y2.68%
Revenue Next 3Y2.89%
Revenue Next 5Y3.31%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.88, the valuation of DEC can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DEC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.03. DEC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.57, which indicates a very decent valuation of DEC.
DEC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
DEC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.27.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
DEC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DEC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DEC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.56%, DEC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
DEC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.19.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, DEC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y9.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.34%
EPA:DEC (11/5/2025, 5:29:31 PM)
15.55
+0.09 (+0.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.33B
Revenue(TTM)3.70B
Net Income(TTM)240.40M
Analysts72.22
Price Target19.41 (24.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.52%
PT rev (3m)-5.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.57 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.08 | ||
| P/B | 1.62 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.71 |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY7.2%
EPS(NY)1.34
Fwd EY8.65%
FCF(TTM)3.62
FCFY23.31%
OCF(TTM)5.05
OCFY32.47%
SpS17.27
BVpS9.58
TBVpS-0.94
PEG (NY)1.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.71% | ||
| ROCE | 7.45% | ||
| ROIC | 6.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.79% | ||
| OM | 11.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.5% | ||
| GM | 53.64% | ||
| FCFM | 20.99% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.65%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.97%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)5.21%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y105.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y93.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.2%
OM growth 3Y64.41%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-5.96%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.58 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 36.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.68 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 322.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
F-Score6
WACC5.01%
ROIC/WACC1.22
Cap/Depr(3y)37.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)28.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.73%
Profit Quality(3y)409.38%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-19.57%
EPS Next Y8.57%
EPS Next 2Y9.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.96%
Revenue Next Year1.52%
Revenue Next 2Y2.68%
Revenue Next 3Y2.89%
Revenue Next 5Y3.31%
EBIT growth 1Y1.46%
EBIT growth 3Y85.66%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.63%
EBIT Next Year94.65%
EBIT Next 3Y30.76%
EBIT Next 5Y23.99%
FCF growth 1Y19.99%
FCF growth 3Y-0.87%
FCF growth 5Y-6.25%
OCF growth 1Y6.02%
OCF growth 3Y4.1%
OCF growth 5Y-5.49%
JCDECAUX SE / DEC.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DEC.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for JCDECAUX SE?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of DEC stock?
JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of JCDECAUX SE based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) is 13.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.62.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DEC stock?
The dividend rating of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.